Gun Perforator Loader

Load explosive powders or chemicals into gun perforators and carriers.

Quick Stats

Salary Range

$22,000 – $51,000

Data from U.S. Department of Labor

What do Gun Perforator Loaders do?

Loads explosive powder or chemicals into gun perforators and carriers used in shooting or burning holes through tubing, casings, and earth formations: Assembles perforators, using special handtools. Cleans, gauges, and lubricates gun ports distributed along barrel. Removes gun port, using special wrench. Inserts waterproof sealer and bullet into gun port. Places specified powder charge in powder chamber and screws gun port in place. Screws igniting charge in place on gun barrel and connects lead wire to cable connection with screwdriver. Inserts special fuse into carrier of jet perforators. Threads jet-shaped charge on fuse and inserts it into carrier and through port, using special tongs. Inserts specified powder charge in chamber of sidewall sample-taking cylinder and assembles cylinders, using special wrenches. Packs cylinders into boxes for field loading into core barrels. Stores loaded guns, explosives, and related materials in storeroom according to established safety procedures. Maintains inventory records and orders new supplies. May keep gun and explosive records in compliance with local and federal laws.

Should I be a Gun Perforator Loader?

You should have
a
high school
degree or higher and share these traits:

Detail Oriented:
You pay close attention to all the little details.

Calm Under Pressure:
You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.

Helpful:
You always keep an eye out for what other people need.

How to become a Gun Perforator Loader

Most Gun Perforator Loaders have no higher education and get on-the-job training. Think about earning a Certificate to increase your competitiveness in the field.